MeliaRewards [formerly Sol Melia MAS] program
Dec 19, 18, 9:48 am
#226
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
Oh no it didn't!...
Originally Posted by Concerto
Apparently the Melia Rewards points offer of 55,000 points resurfaced for one day last Friday, but at the higher price of GBP205. There was some talk (on HfP) that instead of the points from that offer being valid for just one year, that they are valid indefinitely as long as you complete a stay within a 12 month period. But I suspect the points are somehow ringfenced, as you can't turn those particular points in for airline miles. That suggest they are marked, somehow.
But my question is, what has happened to the buy points feature on Melia Rewards, once signed in? I couldn't find it anywhere, despite being signed in for a considerable length of time this evening and searching around for it. Withdrawn, maybe?
But my question is, what has happened to the buy points feature on Melia Rewards, once signed in? I couldn't find it anywhere, despite being signed in for a considerable length of time this evening and searching around for it. Withdrawn, maybe?
To find the 'Buy points' option one must go via points.com portal - there is a link to old design of Melia.com website and there is a 'Buy points' option available, but I see the message that I reached my limit for this year...
Let me know about your experience!
Dec 19, 18, 11:02 am
#227
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Gold, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,645
Originally Posted by dumba
Once the number of rooms allocated to lowest points bucket is exhausted, the prices in points go up.
There surely is an algorithm that compares the cash rate to the points rate, once those flat rate rooms are gone.
Dec 19, 18, 3:34 pm
#228
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 10,427
Originally Posted by JFSV
I have just purchased 35000 points for EUR 126. Overall good deal I would say to top up your Melia account (speculatively).
Originally Posted by dumba
Oh my, you are right! I also can't see this option! It appears in the filter, but doesn't bring any results... In my case I can't buy more points because I exceeded my points purchasing limit for this year. Might this be the reason? Have you bought a lot of MeliaRewards points this year?
To find the 'Buy points' option one must go via points.com portal - there is a link to old design of Melia.com website and there is a 'Buy points' option available, but I see the message that I reached my limit for this year...
Let me know about your experience!
To find the 'Buy points' option one must go via points.com portal - there is a link to old design of Melia.com website and there is a 'Buy points' option available, but I see the message that I reached my limit for this year...
Let me know about your experience!
Dec 20, 18, 1:43 am
#229
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Canary Islands, Spain
Posts: 78
Originally Posted by Concerto
Where did you actually buy these from? The UK or Spanish amazon site? I too think it is a good deal and am ready to take a punt, in the absence of the Buy Miles option at melia.com.
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https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07JZDX9GJ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A19DS4VOHXA6VT&psc=1
Dec 21, 18, 1:44 am
#232
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Canary Islands, Spain
Posts: 78
Originally Posted by dreamspeed
Are there any Rewards points you can transfer in to Melia Rewards? AMEX? One of the Hotel or Airlines?
Dec 21, 18, 7:30 am
#233
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 10,427
Originally Posted by piblo
Dec 21, 18, 11:03 am
#234
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
Amex MR into MeliaRewards
Originally Posted by dreamspeed
Are there any Rewards points you can transfer in to Melia Rewards? AMEX? One of the Hotel or Airlines?
https://catalogue.membershiprewards....enu-es1dhotels
Dec 21, 18, 11:06 am
#235
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
MeliaRewards algorithm
Originally Posted by craigthemif
Fine... except I have never actually seen rooms available at those flat rates and I don't book my hotel rooms 11 months in advance.
There surely is an algorithm that compares the cash rate to the points rate, once those flat rate rooms are gone.
There surely is an algorithm that compares the cash rate to the points rate, once those flat rate rooms are gone.
Dec 21, 18, 1:41 pm
#236
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 75
Originally Posted by dumba
Yes, one can transfer Amex Spain Membership Rewards points into MeliaRewards with the exchange rate of 1:1.
https://catalogue.membershiprewards....enu-es1dhotels
https://catalogue.membershiprewards....enu-es1dhotels
Dec 26, 18, 10:41 am
#237
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Barcelona, London, Moscow
Programs: Melia Planium, IB+, BAEC
Posts: 157
Originally Posted by dreamspeed
I see, but i guess there are no US programs that can transfer into Melia?
Dec 29, 18, 3:55 pm
#238
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 10,427
Well I really wasn't blown away by my Melia Berlin stay last night. The hotel, right next to Friedrichstrasse station, was nice enough but it quite lacked that extra little something. There was an extremely hard sell at check for my companion and I to receive a "nicer" room and breakfast for EUR28 per person, turned down flat and very apologetically (I mean, how else would you do it if they made such a daft offer?). Then, numerous things in the room didn't work and the amenities (such as a jammed soap dispenser) didn't work. Lastly the room was insufferably hot and stuffy, despite two windows being open (and this is Berlin in winter, although a relatively mild one). So, won't be staying there again!
Feb 14, 19, 4:39 am
#240
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Montreux CH
Programs: FB Platinum, M&M FTL, BA Blue
Posts: 10,427
Originally Posted by dumba
Oh my, you are right! I also can't see this option! It appears in the filter, but doesn't bring any results... In my case I can't buy more points because I exceeded my points purchasing limit for this year. Might this be the reason? Have you bought a lot of MeliaRewards points this year?
To find the 'Buy points' option one must go via points.com portal - there is a link to old design of Melia.com website and there is a 'Buy points' option available, but I see the message that I reached my limit for this year...
Let me know about your experience!
To find the 'Buy points' option one must go via points.com portal - there is a link to old design of Melia.com website and there is a 'Buy points' option available, but I see the message that I reached my limit for this year...
Let me know about your experience!
https://www.points.com/loyalty-partners/MeliaRewards
Originally Posted by piblo
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07...p%3Bpsc=1&th=1
